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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,583.74, 362,367.06 and 149,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,583.74, 362,367.06 and 149,406.52 is: 206,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,583.74 : 362,367.06 = 149,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,583.74/362,367.06 = 149,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,583.74x = 362,367.06 × 149,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,583.74x = 54,140,001,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140,001,397.23/262,583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,181.85

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